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Q&A: Plyometric Boxes
Q: For plyometric workouts, how high should the box be? Should I buy a plyo box (and if so, what height) or just us an aerobic step at its highest level? — Rob, Fort Polk, LA A: A 6- to 12-inch box is...
View ArticleLinear Box Hop - Endurance
Starting Position Standing on one leg facing a low box Procedure Hop linearly onto the box Hold a stable landing position for three seconds Step down off the box and repeat the drill on the same leg...
View ArticleLinear Vertical Hop - Noncountermovement to Stabilization on Box
Starting Position Standing on one leg facing a low box Procedure Hop linearly onto the box Hold a stable landing position for three seconds Step down off the box and repeat the drill on the same leg...
View ArticleBox Blast - Continuous
Starting Position Standing with one foot flat on a box and arms bent at the elbow to 90 degrees and cocked back Procedure Jump vertically by throwing arms and exploding through the front leg,...
View ArticleBox Blast - Non-Countermovement to Stabilize
Starting Position Standing with one foot flat on a box Arms bent at the elbow to 90 degrees and cocked back Procedure Jump vertically by throwing arms and exploding through the front leg, extending...
View ArticleMedial Vertical Hop - NC to Stabilization on Box
Starting Position Standing with hips perpendicular, on the leg furthest, to a low box Procedure Hop medially onto the box Hold a stable landing position for three seconds Step down off the box and...
View ArticleLateral Vertical Hop - Noncountermovement to Stabilization on Box
Starting Position Standing on one leg nearest to a low box with with hips perpendicular to the box Procedure Hop laterally onto the box Hold a stable landing position for three seconds Step down off...
View ArticleStep-ups - Dumbbell
Starting Position Standing holding dumbbells, with one foot on a plyometric box and torso leaning slightly forward Procedure Fire the glute and stand tall, bringing the lower foot up Step back down,...
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Plyometrics: A Primer
Overview When most people hear the word "plyometrics," they immediately think of repeated tuck jumps or, in more extreme cases, YouTube clips of athletes jumping out of pools or over cars. But walking...
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Gym Equipment 101
Overview Heading into the weight room for the first time can be an intimidating experience, but know this—everyone there has been a beginner, and most of them are still new to training. With your Core...
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